Category Archives: Personal Injury
Are Landlords Liable for Dog Bites Sustained on Their Property?
In Florida, dog owners whose animals attack another person are held strictly liable for resulting injuries. This means that even if a dog has never bitten anyone before, or shown any signs of aggression, its owner will be required to compensate injured parties for medical expenses and lost wages related to the incident. However,… Read More »
The Open and Obvious Doctrine
Business owners in Florida have a legal duty to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for visitors and that patrons are warned of all hidden dangers. When property owners fail to fulfill these responsibilities, they can be held accountable in court and required to compensate the injured party for hospital bills and lost… Read More »
Who is Liable for My Child’s Playground Injury?
Many children choose to spend their time outside, often in a neighborhood park or playground. While many playground accidents result in minor scrapes and bruises, the reality is that many playground-related injuries are much more serious. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that emergency rooms across the country treat… Read More »
Liability for Airbnb Accidents
Renting an Airbnb has become an increasingly popular choice for many travelers. Whether they’re going on a vacation, attending a family reunion, or traveling on a business trip, staying at an Airbnb can save guests a significant amount of money that they might otherwise be forced to spend at an expensive hotel or resort…. Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by Defective Toys
While most people recognize the dangers posed by children swimming unattended or playing in a busy street, few are aware that defective children’s toys can be just as dangerous. When consumers purchase toys, they should be able to have confidence that the product was designed and assembled carefully and with the appropriate materials. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse
Despite efforts to regulate the nursing home industry, elder abuse still occurs at an alarming rate. In fact, one congressional report stated that around 30 percent of nursing homes across the country were issued over 9,000 citations for violating state and federal regulations over the course of two years. Although we never want to… Read More »
The Dangers of Dooring Accidents
Although bicyclists are legally permitted to ride on sidewalks in Florida, many choose to utilize bike lanes where they can travel faster and without endangering pedestrians. Unfortunately, this also puts them at a higher risk of colliding with motorists. Dooring accidents, which occur when a motorist, who is parked on the street, fails to… Read More »
Series of New Personal Injury-Related Bills Introduced
More than 3,000 bills were filed this year in Florida’s legislative session. Many of the bills involved personal injury-related matters, although only around 250 proposed laws actually passed both the House and the Senate. To learn more about which bills were introduced and passed, and how this could affect your claim, please contact a… Read More »
Youth Concussions
In 2012, Florida passed a law aimed at protecting youth athletes from concussions. The bill was introduced in response to the increasing rate of adolescent hospitalizations for sports-related injuries, particularly concussions. Although schools across the state are required to comply with the law’s provisions, injuries still occur at an alarming rate. In fact, it… Read More »
Defective Roadway Design and Maintenance
Although most car accidents are the result of driver error or manufacturer negligence, many crashes occur because of problems with roadway design or construction mistakes. Both state and federal regulations require highway design engineers to follow certain standards when planning roads. Unfortunately, city governments and contractors do not always comply with these standards, which… Read More »
